Benefits of Ductless Mini-splits

A look at what this type of air conditioning offers homeowners

Are you thinking about adding a ductless AC to your home here in southeastern Massachusetts? If so, hopefully you are doing your research and learning all there is to know about this type of air conditioning system.

W.H. Riley & Son is happy to help in that area, which is exactly why we have put together the below information regarding how you can keep your home cool all summer long.

Comparing the different types of air conditioners

A ductless AC (otherwise commonly called a mini-split system) creates different cooling zones within a house through a connection between a home’s outer wall and the air conditioning system’s indoor air handler and outdoor condenser or heat pump. On top of being a great option for houses that don’t have built in ductwork, a ductless AC is also great for homes where the built-in ductwork isn’t shared with any additions such as a garage, workroom or sunroom or a home with a lot of unused and empty rooms. A ductless AC can also really help cool down a room that is seemingly always hot (despite having your central air conditioning on) or if the people in your house prefer different temperatures.

Window air conditioners are units that go in a home’s windows. They take hot air out of a room and blow cold air into a room.

A central air conditioning system utilizes a home’s built in ductwork as well as a home’s air handler fan or furnace. As warm air moves along a central air conditioner’s evaporator coil, the air’s natural heat is removed and, therefore, turned into cool air.

What a ductless AC offers homeowners

So considering that there are multiple different types of air conditioners out there, why would someone go with a ductless AC system? Well, just take a look at some of the advantages that this type of air conditioning provides to homeowners:

• They use less electricity than both window air conditioners and central air conditioners, which makes them the more environmentally friendly choice.
• They can usually be installed in a single day.
• Most ductless air conditioners have a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of at least 20, which is considerably above the required rating of 14. Ultimately, this means that they are very efficient. This efficiency and effectiveness often equates to a cost savings on a home’s energy bills.
• They make your home’s air healthier and cleaner by decreasing the chances of mold and other various microorganisms growing within your system.

Come to W.H. Riley & Son for air conditioning services

W.H. Riley Son is one of the leading air conditioning providers in the southeastern Massachusetts area. Our trained and certified air conditioning technicians can help you upgrade to a new central air or ductless AC system or add air conditioning to your home for the very first time.

The service technicians at W.H. Riley can also provide maintenance services that will help keep your home’s air conditioning working effectively.

Make sure your home is all set when it comes to its air conditioning by contacting W.H. Riley & Son today!